Bill No. 23-23 Ordinance Approving a Petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals for the Property Located at 3003 Lincolnway West

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Staff Report -BZA#O l 96-23 August 7 , 2023 Criteria for Decision Making: Special Exception A Special Use may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: 1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; The proposed use should not be injurious to the public health , safety , or general welfare of the community . The site is located along a commercial corridor. With proper buffering , the use is appropriate to the area. 2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; With proper landscaping and buffering , the proposed use should not adversely impact the use or value of the adjacent properties . The property will be brought up to the current development standards for the use and district. 3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; While auto-related uses are often not compatible with the NC Neighborhood Center District, this area is a heavily traveled commercial corridor. This property is in close proximity to properties zoned C Commercial and I Industrial. 4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The West Side Main Streets Plan (2015), an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan , encourages restoration of the historic walkable development pattern along Lincolnway West. This site , located at the Bendix Node ,changes from urban to suburban and is less walkable due to the heavy traffic , as well as the proximity to the commercial and industrial traffic. Analysis & Recommendation Analysis: The proposed use as a vehicle rental facility is compatible with the surrounding area . The site is in close proximity to the Bendix node which is occupied by commercial and industrial uses . The site will be brought up to the current standards which will improve traffic safety , landscaping , and other site conditions . Staff Recommendation: Based on the information available prior to the public hearing, the Staff recommends the Board send the petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation . Ftled in C~rk's Office AUG O9 202'.I DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN SOUT H B EN D BO A RD OF ZO N I N G APP EA L S Page 3 of3